Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age
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Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age
a look at the creative and technical worlds of immersive storytelling
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How To Build A Tween Heartthrob

How To Build A Tween Heartthrob | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
It’s All About The Pillowcases: Talent matters, but it’s impossible to become a heartthrob without merchandise...

 

[An interesting perspective on fandom ... as applied to the Tween girl.]


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Fanfiction can be an eloquent tribute – it deserves more respect

Fanfiction can be an eloquent tribute – it deserves more respect | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
Mathilda Gregory: The maligned trend of retreading another author's footprints can be sublime or ridiculous, but there are some real gems out there...

 

[An interesting read for those of us who play in the transmedia's participatory sandbox.]

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Jackson picks up Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Jackson picks up Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Sir Peter Jackson has bought the vintage car made famous in the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and kids throughout New Zealand will soon have the chance to ride in it.

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Minecraft Modder Re-Creates Simpsons Intro

Minecraft Modder Re-Creates Simpsons Intro | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
A Minecraft modder has re-created the seminal introduction of The Simpsons in the blocky indie game.
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How Fan Revolt In EVE Online Gave Birth to Its Latest Expansion

How Fan Revolt In EVE Online Gave Birth to Its Latest Expansion | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
2011's been a year of unexpected protests. We've had the Arab Spring reconfiguring the political map of various Muslim governments and the Occupy movements calling for financial reform.

 

[This article looks at the video game equivalent of the Occupy Movements and is a cautionary tale about the strength of fan backlash.]

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How to Create a Franchise, Indie-Style

How to Create a Franchise, Indie-Style | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
Harness the power of transmedia to develop a fan base and create a built-in audience for your film...
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Brain Candy's Scott Walker Discussing Fan Fiction and Fan Communities

Brain Candy's Scott Walker Discussing Fan Fiction and Fan Communities | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
New Edition of Brian Seth Hurst's StoryCentered Column Features Brain Candy's Scott Walker Discussing Fan Fiction and Fan Communities
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